The concept of “Performance measurement” has been around for centuries. In fact, even primitive societies had rudimentary forms of gauging the effectiveness of their goals and resources. But in modern management, its history goes back to the 1900s with revolutionary thinkers like Frederick Taylor exploring ways to measure productivity and output with scientific protocols. This evolved into Performance Appraisal models that are used in many businesses all over the world today.
At present, there is an ongoing shift away from traditional "rank-and-file" systems that are largely externally imposed by administrators towards encouraging intrinsic motivation in workers through creating meaningful feedback systems as well as positive reinforcement policies — i.e., setting performance expectations, giving rewards for success and implementing other measures of recognition such as mentorship programs or high salaries depending on individual performance benchmarks being achieved.
It's clear that “Performance measurement” is constantly evolving, adapting and improving — driven forward by more sophisticated technologies such as automated data gathering solutions; developments in artificial intelligence; remote working which necessitates a different kind of corporate culture measured not only by financial targets but also customer satisfaction results; etc... More recently, the global pandemic has actually opened up new opportunities: aside from having to rely on different approaches while offices remain closed or restrictions put in place among team members who can still work together safely •– collaboration software have made it easier than ever before to assess colleagues' outputs remotely and competently review their contributions without relying too much on subjective observations or interpretations – allowing one organisation to maintain efficiency and professional growth thanks mostly due to implementation/utilisation of various Performance Measurement initiatives..